Lundy Pony
The Lundy pony is a British pony breed associated with Lundy Island in the Bristol Channel. It was developed from hardy pony stock brought to the island, with outside influences used at different points to create a small riding and driving pony able to live in exposed coastal conditions. Modern Lundy ponies are compact, practical animals rather than a large commercial breed.
Lundy ponies are usually kept for conservation, family riding, driving, and native-pony interest. Their island background favors toughness, but owners still need to manage weight, feet, teeth, and shelter from extreme weather. Because numbers are limited, breeders should avoid narrowing the gene pool while selecting for soundness and good manners. A useful Lundy pony should be more than rare; it should remain a safe, trainable pony with the constitution that made the breed possible.
Colors: Amber Champagne, Bay, Bay Dun, Bay Roan, Black, Blanket Appaloosa, Blue Roan, Brown, Buckskin, Champagne, Chestnut, Classic Champagne, Cremello, Dun, Dun Roan, Fewspot Appaloosa, Flaxen Chestnut, Frame Overo, Gold Champagne, Gray, Grey, Grullo, Leopard Appaloosa, Liver Chestnut, Overo, Palomino, Perlino, Piebald, Pinto, Rabicano, Red Dun, Red Roan, Roan, Sabino, Seal Bay, Silver Dapple, Skewbald, Smoky Black, Smoky Cream, Snowcap Appaloosa, Sorrel, Splash White, Tobiano, Tovero, Varnish Roan, White
